Cooking oils such as olive oil and vegetable oil are pantry staples for most households all over the world. For me, I always keep a bottle of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) on the counter for a quick salad dressing or to lightly coat a pan for stir-frying veggies. You ve probably heard olive oil is the healthier cooking oil choice (especially if you re following the Mediterranean Diet). But with baked goods and other cooking methods (frying, sautéing) calling for vegetable oil, can you use olive oil instead? And if vegetable oil is in fact made from vegetables, wouldn t that be a healthy choice, too? I know, there are so many questions! Don t worry, they will be answered. Read on for your complete guide to all things olive oil vs. vegetable oil.
Need a gluten-free flour substitute? Maybe you ran out of all-purpose flour. No matter the reason, you've arrived at our ultimate guide of flour substitutes. And since not all flour alternatives are created equal (especially when substituting for all-purpose flour in baked goods), we've got some tips and recipes to set you up for kitchen success.
Next-level charcuterie is a growing food trend that continues to outdo itself. Plain cheese-and-cracker trays inspired the making of edible houses, holiday boards, and other innovative themes (brunch, hot chocolate, and candy, to name a few). But if you re vegan or have a dairy intolerance, it s hard just admiring the view without being able to indulge. Sure, you can always arrange veggies and dips onto a platter and call it a day, but there s no reason you can t enjoy the usual meat- and cheese-filled trays in vegan form. As someone who loves cheese and tries to eat mostly plant-based these days, I really wanted to be able to enjoy a snack board that not only looked like the real, dairy-filled thing but also tasted like it. Well, my friends, I m here to tell you vegan charcuterie is indeed a task you can achieve at home.